Emerging Threats and Emergency Preparedness

This session will focus on the emerging climate-related threats to public health and how innovative approaches to emergency preparedness can help improve resilience. Panelists and attendees will:

• Identify and evaluate new climate threats such as extreme heat, storm surges, and tidal flooding, and their potential impact on public health.
• Understand how a systems thinking approach can enhance emergency preparedness and improve overall community resilience.
• Dive into case studies and real-world examples of preparedness and response, drawing on insights from public health professionals and climate experts.
• Discuss how climate change disproportionately affects vulnerable populations, and develop tailored strategies for community-based interventions.